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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Breech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breech comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Flight of the Bumble-bee" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Breech!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Charles waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Breech.
Charles cracks Breech with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Breech looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Charles finish him?
It looks like Frank Breech has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breech ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Breech pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Breech takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Breech is rocked!
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Breech is still on wobbly legs! Can Charles finish him?
Breech fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charles avoids the head kick by Breech.
Breech will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Breech ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Charles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breech.
Breech seems to have recovered his senses.
Charles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Breech.
Charles walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Breech drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Charles swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Breech's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Charles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hurf Durf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Heart has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hurf Durf!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Heart finds it's target.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Durf.
Durf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durf tries a knee to the head but Heart blocks it.
Durf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durf trying to land knees to the body.
Durf lands a knee to the body.
Heart wants to break free but Durf has control.
A bit of stalling here from Durf.
Heart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Durf working Heart over with knees to the body.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heart is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Durf crunches a lovely knee into Heart's ribcage.
Durf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durf.
Durf scores a nice knee to the body.
Durf holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Durf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durf scores a nice knee to the body.
Durf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durf landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ricardo Heart has been cut.
Durf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durf avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durf walks away with a smile on his face. Heart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durf tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
Heart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durf tries to clinch but Heart moves out of range.
Durf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durf tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durf doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
Heart keeps the fight on the outside.
Durf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heart throws a nice looking combination but Durf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durf is looking to clinch.
Durf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Durf moves in looking to clinch but Heart pushes him off.
Durf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durf is looking to clinch.
Durf tries to close the distance and clinch but Heart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurf Durf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durf tries to clinch up.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durf fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Durf but he's now mounted!
Durf is in a horrible position here. Heart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Heart jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Durf is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Durf and Heart has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Heart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durf.
Heart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Durf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heart is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durf might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heart kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hurf Durf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Heart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Durf pushes Heart up against the cage in a clinch.
Durf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
Heart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durf has Heart pushed against the cage.
Hurf Durf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heart avoids it.
Heart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durf lands a good knee to the midsection. Heart won't want to take too many of those.
Durf stalling the fight.
Durf scores a nice knee to the body.
Durf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durf lands a good knee to the midsection. Heart won't want to take too many of those.
Durf lands a knee to the body.
Durf lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durf lands a good knee to the midsection. Heart won't want to take too many of those.
Durf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durf working Heart over with knees to the body.
Durf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Durf scores with a knee to the head.
Durf working Heart over with knees to the body.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durf lands a good knee to the midsection. Heart won't want to take too many of those.
Durf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heart's face.
Durf scores with a knee to the head.
Durf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heart tries to circle away but Durf has him pinned against the cage.
Heart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heart is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durf is keeping busy.
Durf just leaning against Heart, taking a breather.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durf crunches a lovely knee into Heart's ribcage.
Durf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heart's face.
Durf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Durf.
Heart tries to pull guard but Durf won't allow it.
Durf with a knee to the head.
Durf slowing the pace effectively.
Durf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heart working hard to break the clinch.
Durf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durf.
Durf has Heart pressed against the cage, preventing Heart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heart avoiding damage.
Heart being controlled against the cage.
Heart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durf walks away with a smile on his face. Heart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durf tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Durf tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durf misses with a two punch combination.
Heart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heart throws a jab when Durf was well out of range.
Durf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durf tries to clinch up.
Durf scores with a spinning back kick!
Durf doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
Heart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heart shoots in looking for a takedown. Durf tries to sprawl out of it but Heart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurf Durf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durf closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durf effectively controlling the action here.
Durf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Durf stalling against the cage.
Durf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durf with a knee to the head.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durf.
Durf scores with a knee to the head.
Durf slowing the pace effectively.
Durf lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durf.
Durf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durf obliges.
Heart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Durf unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hurf Durf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Heart's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Heart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heart keeps the fight on the outside.
Heart lands a jab to Durf's midsection.
Durf wants to clinch.
Durf is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Durf is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Durf tries to clinch but Heart is having none of it.
Heart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durf can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durf wants to clinch up but Heart keeps it at a distance.
Durf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durf closes the distance and clinches.
Heart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durf smiles and moves away.
Durf doesn't manage to clinch there - Heart circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durf wants to clinch.
Durf gets a clinch.
Heart can't get the takedown.
Durf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Durf lands a nice knee to the body.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durf.
Durf stalling against the cage.
Heart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durf lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Durf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Durf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Durf lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durf.
Heart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Durf putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heart wants a takedown but no success here.
Durf is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Durf connects with a knee to the head.
Durf lands an elbow inside that Heart shrugs off.
Heart avoiding damage as Durf throws knees to the body.
Heart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Durf walks away with a smile on his face. Heart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durf fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart thows a body shot but no joy.
Heart swats away the attempt to clinch by Durf.
Durf tries to clinch up but Heart circles away and keeps his distance.
Durf is looking to clinch but Heart is avoiding it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Heart.
Heart wants to control but Durf is keeping him busy.
Durf is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Heart stalls from top position.
Durf is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurf Durf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurf Durf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rua looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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225 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Plant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plant gets the takedown into side control.
Plant is working to tighten is grip on Rua's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rua has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Plant is really squeezing tight and eventually Rua passes out! Plant breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Plant!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crowley Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan has chosen Der Dritte Raum - Hale Bopp as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piston Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crowley Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range.
Honda checks a leg kick nicely.
Honda fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Honda.
Honda moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda.
Honda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but Honda blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan is struggling to control the position.
Honda swings wildly with an uppercut but Duncan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honda lands with a right to the head.
Honda cracks Duncan with a nice body shot.
Duncan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duncan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Honda as the two fighters clinch.
Honda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Duncan taking a breather.
Honda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Honda fails to land.
Duncan throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda lands a hook that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda is leaning against Duncan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duncan looks gassed!
Honda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Crowley Duncan has been cut.
Honda lands a left hand.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but Honda blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Honda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Honda.
Honda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda lands a body punch.
Honda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duncans head.
Honda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Honda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Honda.
Honda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda scores with a shoulder strike.
Honda is working Duncan over against the cage.
Honda tries to land a knee to the head but Duncan blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Honda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Honda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duncans head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda scores with a knee to the head.
Honda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Honda cracks Duncan with a nice body shot.
Honda works on Duncan's body with a couple of short punches.
Honda landing knees to the head.
Honda cracks Duncan with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honda.
Honda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Honda.
A short right from Honda.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Honda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Honda lands an uppercut.
Honda blocks an elbow strike.
Honda lands a shoulder strike.
Duncan trying to control the position but instead, Honda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Duncan into the cage.
Honda lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Honda.
A shot in the inside from Honda.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Honda swings wildly with an uppercut but Duncan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan misses with a knee to the head.
Honda blocks an elbow strike from Duncan.
Honda misses with a knee to the head.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Honda.
Honda lands a nice knee to the body.
Honda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Honda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda is leaning against Duncan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honda prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Honda pushes Duncan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Honda presses Duncan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Honda.
Honda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duncan.
A nice left hand lands by Honda.
Honda connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Honda.
Knees to the body from Honda.
Honda lands a body shot.
Honda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Honda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan working hard to break the clinch.
Honda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Honda.
Honda lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Honda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Honda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duncan is trying to drag Honda to the mat but Honda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Honda.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda.
Honda lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Honda obliges.
Honda scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duncan takes a shot to the head.
Honda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duncan trying to stall but Honda improves his position.
Honda pushes Duncan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crowley Duncan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Duncan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Honda checks a leg kick.
Duncan keeps the fight on the outside.
Honda thows a body shot but no joy.
Honda tries to clinch but Duncan moves out of range.
Honda has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Honda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duncan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duncan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Honda.
Honda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duncan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.
Honda dodges an elbow strike from Duncan.
Honda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duncan throws an elbow that misses.
Honda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Honda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda scores with a hook to the body.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
Honda lands a shot to the body.
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but Honda blocks with his arms.
Honda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Honda - that landed with a thud.
Honda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Honda lands with a short shot to the head.
Duncan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Duncan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Honda with a knee to the head.
Honda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Honda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Honda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Honda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Honda lands a body punch.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Honda missing with knees to the body.
Honda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Honda lands a body punch.
Honda is working Duncan over against the cage.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda works on Duncan's body with a couple of short punches.
Honda lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda throws a punch but it's blocked by Duncan.
Honda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duncan throws an elbow that misses.
Duncan breaks the clinch.
Honda drives through and clinches with Duncan against the cage.
Honda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Honda lands with a short shot to the head.
Honda blocks an elbow strike.
Duncan is trying to stall.
Honda stops a takedown attempt from Duncan.
Honda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duncan or not.
Honda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honda.
Honda digs a right hand underneath Duncan's ribcage. Duncan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
Honda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Honda.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda gets through Duncan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duncan's efforts to push away.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Honda cracks Duncan with a nice body shot.
Honda lands a knee to the head.
Honda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda cracks Duncan with a nice body shot.
Honda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Honda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Honda scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Honda.
Honda working Duncan over with knees to the body.
Honda trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Honda.
A short right from Honda.
Honda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Honda to work.
Honda tries to land knees in the clinch but Duncan avoids the damage to the body.
Honda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Honda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncan looking to throw knees to the head but Honda is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Honda.
A short left from Honda.
Honda misses with a knee strike.
Honda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duncans head.
Duncan can't break the clinch.
Honda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honda scores with a shoulder strike.
Honda missing with knees to the body.
Duncan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Honda lands a shoulder strike.
Piston Honda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duncan lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Honda.
Honda is leaning against Duncan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Honda blocks the elbow strike.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Honda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Honda avoids a wild elbow strike from Duncan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Crowley Duncan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Honda rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
Honda misses with the head strike.
Duncan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Honda lands an uppercut.
A short right from Honda on the inside.
Duncan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honda looking to throw knees to the head but Duncan is blocking nicely.
Honda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duncan.
Honda throws a punch but it's blocked by Duncan.
Duncan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duncan takes a shot to the head.
Honda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Honda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Honda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duncans head.
Honda landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Honda lands a hook that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda has Duncan pressed against the cage, preventing Duncan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Honda with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Honda works on Duncan's body with a couple of short punches.
Honda misses with some punches.
Honda lands with a light punch inside.
Honda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Honda.
Honda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Honda dodges an elbow strike from Duncan.
Honda digs a right hand underneath Duncan's ribcage. Duncan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honda digs a right hand underneath Duncan's ribcage. Duncan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Duncan blocks an uppercut.
Honda gets through Duncan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duncan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Honda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Honda lands a left hand.
Duncan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Honda.
Crowley Duncan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Honda.
A short body shot lands from Honda as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Honda as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Honda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honda throws a head punch that misses.
Honda with a knee to the head.
Honda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Honda swings wildly with an uppercut but Duncan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honda landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Honda.
Nice body punch from Honda.
A body shot lands from Honda.
A right hand to the body from Honda.
Nice body punch from Honda.
Honda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda tries to land a knee to the head but Duncan blocks with his arms.
Honda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honda working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Honda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Duncan pushes off an throws an elbow but Honda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
A body shot lands from Honda.
Honda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honda misses with a punch on the inside.
Duncan looking to stall.
Honda lands a body shot.
Honda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Honda.
A right hook to the body lands for Honda.
Still in the clinch, Honda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Honda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Honda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Honda cracks Duncan with a nice body shot.
Duncan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crowley Duncan.
Honda lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Honda.
Honda throws a punch but it's blocked by Duncan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honda.
Honda prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Honda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duncan.
Duncan trying to stall but Honda improves his position.
Duncan has Honda pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Honda.
Honda lands a good knee to the midsection. Duncan won't want to take too many of those.
Honda lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Honda.
Honda tries a knee to the head but Duncan blocks it.
Honda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duncan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duncan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duncan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Honda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda scores with a shot to the side of Duncan's head.
Duncan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Honda lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honda.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Duncan.
Honda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Honda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Need (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Need!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willie Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with the combination.
Need throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Need thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Need.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Need shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Need gets slowly back to his feet.
Need throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Need misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Need misses with a body shot.
Need goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Need fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Need knows he should have avoided that one.
Need dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Need shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Need. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Need rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Need fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Need moves his leg out of the way.
Need fails to land the takedown.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Need.
Need uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Need is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Need shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Need misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Need avoids nicely.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Need's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson tries to bum rush Need with a series of wild strikes but Need uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Need lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Need checks it.
Willie Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Need shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Need lands a slapping body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Need.
Nelson tries to bench press Need off him but Need keeps the position.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Need. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Need controlling the position from side mount.
Need wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nelson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Need stalls from top position.
Nelson tries to buck Need off but Need is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Need cracks Nelson with a big right hand but Nelson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
Need is chipping away with strikes.
Need wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
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The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Need working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Need dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Need counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that.
Need is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Need controls the position from side control.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Need staying calm.
Nelson parries the strikes from Need easily there. Need is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nelson to escape.
Nelson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Need.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Need shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Need shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Need.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Need. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Need does no damage.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Need connects with a looping right hand.
Need throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Need off to one side.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Need counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Need.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Need sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Need fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Need moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson catches Need with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson takes a swing at Need's ribcage but misses.
Need avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Willie Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Need swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Need.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Need fails to land the takedown.
Need avoids a punch combination nicely.
Need scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Need sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apollo Need is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Need moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Need to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Need wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Need pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Need shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Need throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Need scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Need changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Need manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Need counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Need forces his way into half guard.
Need is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Need seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to kick Need off but Need keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Need thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Need decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nelson throws a combination that misses
and Need counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Need controlling from the top position.
Need wants to get up but he can't break Nelson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Need wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Need looking to pass the guard.
Need wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Need is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Need cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Need scores with a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Need trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Need passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Need trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Need creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nelson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Need throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Need in side control lands a decent elbow.
Need tries to score with some ground and pound. Nelson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nelson is pushing Need's head away, looking to escape. Need manages to hold on to the position though.
Need working the head with strikes.
Need tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Need showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Need has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Need!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Busey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuhma Teemu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhma Teemu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Busey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tuhma Teemu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Busey.
Look low, kick high! Busey uses the oldest trick in the book to send Teemu tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Busey is absolutely delighted - when Teemu wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gary Busey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Gabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Popadopalous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popadopalous has chosen Theme from Rocky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Gabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apollo Popadopalous!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popadopalous connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gabel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popadopalous.
Gabel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gabel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Gabel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popadopalous misses with the combination.
Popadopalous fails to land with a series of punches.
Gabel keeps Popadopalous at a distance using the push kick.
Popadopalous looks gassed!
Gabel connects with a solid leg kick.
Popadopalous misses with a wild body shot.
Gabel sends Popadopalous crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gabel is motioning to the referee to let Popadopalous up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Popadopalous is rocked!
It looks like Apollo Popadopalous has been cut.
Popadopalous drops his hands momentarily and Gabel needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Popadopalous just on the top of the head. Popadopalous drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Popadopalous - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Gabel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wheat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete McGurdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sam Wheat has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Wheat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete McGurdy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGurdy tries to clinch up.
McGurdy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wheat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGurdy tries to clinch but Wheat moves out of range.
McGurdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGurdy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wheat.
Wheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGurdy closes the distance and clinches.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Wheat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGurdy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wheat pushes off an throws an elbow but McGurdy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGurdy blocks an elbow strike.
McGurdy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wheat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGurdy's elbow.
McGurdy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wheat.
McGurdy with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGurdy lands a nice knee to the body.
McGurdy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wheat is defending well for now.
McGurdy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wheat.
Wheat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but McGurdy blocks with his arms.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGurdy avoids it.
McGurdy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wheat is breathing heavily.
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wheat tries to break free but McGurdy pushes him back against the cage.
McGurdy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGurdy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wheat's face.
McGurdy with a knee to the head.
Wheat has McGurdy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGurdy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGurdy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wheat's defenses.
McGurdy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wheat misses with a knee strike.
Wheat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGurdy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGurdy lands a knee to the body.
Wheat trying to land knees to the body.
McGurdy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGurdy connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from McGurdy.
McGurdy landing knees to the head.
McGurdy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wheat's face.
Wheat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGurdy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Wheat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGurdy lands a good knee to the midsection. Wheat won't want to take too many of those.
Wheat looking to throw knees to the head but McGurdy is blocking nicely.
McGurdy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGurdy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wheat is trying to force a seperation but McGurdy has the dominant position.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Wheat wants to stall.
McGurdy looking to throw knees to the head but Wheat is blocking nicely.
Wheat tries to land knees in the clinch but McGurdy avoids the damage to the body.
McGurdy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGurdy blocks an elbow strike.
Wheat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGurdy looking to throw knees to the head but Wheat is blocking nicely.
Wheat trying to control the position but instead, McGurdy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wheat into the cage.
Wheat goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGurdy prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheat tries to score a body lock takedown but McGurdy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGurdy working Wheat over with knees to the body.
Wheat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wheat is looking to control McGurdy's arms but McGurdy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wheat has his back to the cage.
McGurdy lands an elbow inside.
McGurdy lands a good knee to the midsection. Wheat won't want to take too many of those.
McGurdy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wheat is trying to drag McGurdy to the mat but McGurdy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Wheat struggles to land a body shot inside as McGurdy controls his hands.
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but Wheat blocks with his arms.
Wheat stalling in the clinch but McGurdy improves position.
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGurdy with a knee to the head.
McGurdy prevents the takedown attempt.
McGurdy managing to block the knees to the body from Wheat.
Wheat takes an elbow to the temple.
McGurdy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wheat's face.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGurdy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wheat's defenses.
Wheat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGurdy is defending well for now.
McGurdy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGurdy landing knees to the head.
McGurdy lands a knee to the head.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but McGurdy blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by McGurdy.
Wheat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wheat tries to break the clinch but McGurdy is controlling the position.
Wheat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wheat is trying to break the clinch but McGurdy has him pressed against the cage.
McGurdy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGurdy scores with a knee to the head.
McGurdy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGurdy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wheat avoids the damage to the body.
Wheat breaks the clinch.
McGurdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wheat.
McGurdy clinches up with Wheat and pushes him back against the cage.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Wheat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGurdy up against the cage.
Wheat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGurdy.
McGurdy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wheat taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGurdy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGurdy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wheat.
McGurdy tries a knee to the head but Wheat blocks it.
McGurdy gets underhooks to prevent Wheat's takedown attempt.
McGurdy misses with a knee strike.
Wheat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGurdy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wheat tries to land knees in the clinch but McGurdy avoids the damage to the body.
McGurdy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheat's efforts to push away.
McGurdy misses with a knee strike.
Wheat missing with knees to the body.
McGurdy misses with a knee to the head.
McGurdy with a knee to the head.
Wheat goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGurdy prevents it.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGurdy scores a nice knee to the body.
Wheat misses with a knee strike.
McGurdy scores with a knee to the head.
McGurdy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wheat's efforts to push away.
Wheat misses with a knee to the head.
Wheat wants to get back to striking at distance but McGurdy won't allow it.
McGurdy scores with a knee to the head.
Wheat swings wildly with an uppercut but McGurdy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGurdy avoids the elbow strike from Wheat, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McGurdy dominated that round.
That's time! Wheat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wheat throws the kick towards the body but McGurdy avoids it.
A good leg kick by Wheat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGurdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wheat throws a head kick but McGurdy moves out of range.
McGurdy tries to clinch up.
McGurdy is looking to clinch but Wheat is avoiding it.
Wheat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Pete McGurdy has been cut.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
McGurdy moves in looking to clinch but Wheat pushes him off.
Wheat misses with a head kick.
Wheat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheat throws a head kick but McGurdy moves out of range.
Wheat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGurdy has Wheat up against the cage in a clinch.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
McGurdy lands an elbow inside.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but Wheat blocks with his arms.
McGurdy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wheat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wheat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wheat looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGurdy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheat seems keen to control McGurdy's posture.
Wheat looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheat, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wheat working a defensive guard here.
Wheat wants to stand but McGurdy is controlling the position.
Wheat controls McGurdy momentarily but McGurdy frees himself.
Wheat is really struggling to control McGurdy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wheat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wheat tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wheat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGurdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGurdy closes the distance and pushes Wheat back into the cage.
Wheat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wheat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wheat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGurdy is defending well for now.
McGurdy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGurdy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wheat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wheat working hard to break the clinch.
Wheat managing to block the knees to the body from McGurdy.
Wheat misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGurdy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wheat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGurdy is looking to clinch but Wheat is avoiding it.
Wheat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Wheat.
Wheat tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wheat. That's going to slow McGurdy down.
McGurdy avoids the head kick by Wheat.
A head kick misses from Wheat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGurdy moves in looking to clinch but Wheat pushes him off.
Wheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGurdy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGurdy forces Wheat back against the cage and clinches.
McGurdy lands a knee to the head.
Wheat avoids a wild elbow strike from McGurdy.
Wheat looking to throw knees to the head but McGurdy is blocking nicely.
McGurdy misses with a knee to the head.
McGurdy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but Wheat blocks with his arms.
Wheat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGurdy landing knees to the head.
Wheat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wheat has had enough of the clinch but McGurdy keeps him there for the moment.
McGurdy looking to throw knees to the head but Wheat is blocking nicely.
McGurdy lands a knee to the head.
McGurdy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wheat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wheat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGurdy misses with a knee to the head.
Wheat tries to land knees in the clinch but McGurdy avoids the damage to the body.
McGurdy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wheat is defending well for now.
McGurdy managing to block the knees to the body from Wheat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wheat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pete McGurdy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Wheat.
Wheat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGurdy moves into the clinch.
McGurdy lands a nice elbow.
McGurdy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by McGurdy.
McGurdy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGurdy avoids it.
Wheat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wheat.
McGurdy throws an elbow that misses.
McGurdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheat blocks it with crossed arms.
McGurdy gets underhooks to prevent Wheat's takedown attempt.
Wheat breaks the clinch.
McGurdy checks a low kick from Wheat.
McGurdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wheat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGurdy moves into range and clinches up with Wheat.
McGurdy tries a knee to the head but Wheat blocks it.
McGurdy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wheat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wheat tries to throw a body punch but McGurdy avoids it by throwing Wheat back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGurdy tries a knee to the head but Wheat blocks it.
Wheat missing with knees to the body.
Wheat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wheat.
Wheat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wheat.
McGurdy moves into the clinch successfully.
Wheat wants to stall.
McGurdy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wheat's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGurdy.
McGurdy scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGurdy as Wheat tries to tie him up.
Wheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wheat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGurdy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wheat is trying to stall.
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but Wheat blocks with his arms.
McGurdy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wheat tries to break free but McGurdy pushes him back against the cage.
McGurdy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGurdy lands a nice elbow.
Wheat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGurdy.
McGurdy misses with a knee to the head.
Pete McGurdy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but McGurdy blocks with his arms.
McGurdy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wheat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGurdy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wheat tries to land knees in the clinch but McGurdy avoids the damage to the body.
McGurdy lands an elbow inside.
Wheat throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGurdy landing knees to the head.
Wheat taking a breather.
McGurdy scores with a knee to the head.
Wheat missing with knees to the body.
Wheat taking a breather.
Wheat takes an elbow to the temple.
Wheat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGurdy avoids it.
McGurdy misses with a knee to the head.
Wheat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wheat jumps into guard, dragging McGurdy to the mat.
Wheat looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wheat wants to stand up but McGurdy is controlling him.
McGurdy stands up from Wheat's guard - McGurdy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wheat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGurdy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wheat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGurdy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wheat. Wheat obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGurdy has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGurdy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wheat's brow.
Wheat trying to land knees to the body.
McGurdy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wheat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wheat tries to land knees in the clinch but McGurdy avoids the damage to the body.
Wheat avoids a wild elbow strike from McGurdy.
Wheat is trying to break the clinch but McGurdy has him pressed against the cage.
McGurdy avoiding damage as Wheat throws knees to the body.
Wheat tries to land a knee to the head but McGurdy blocks with his arms.
McGurdy landing knees to the body.
Wheat fails to pull guard.
McGurdy looking to throw knees to the head but Wheat is blocking nicely.
Wheat manages to break the clinch.
Wheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wheat throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Wheat.
McGurdy clinches up with Wheat and pushes him back against the cage.
Wheat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGurdy is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGurdy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGurdy lands a knee to the body.
Wheat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGurdy blocks it with crossed arms.
Wheat tries to land knees in the clinch but McGurdy avoids the damage to the body.
Wheat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wheat is trying to force a seperation but McGurdy has the dominant position.
McGurdy tries a knee to the head but Wheat blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete McGurdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGurdy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete McGurdy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Yankee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battaile Fauber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fauber has chosen I Like Big Butts as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Yankee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Battaile Fauber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauber misses with a low kick.
Yankee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yankee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jim Yankee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yankee lands a front kick.
Yankee moves out of range as Fauber strikes.
Yankee clinches up against the cage.
Fauber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yankee stalls.
Fauber tries to pull guard but Yankee won't allow it.
Yankee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fauber checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Yankee.
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yankee moves out of range of the strikes.
Yankee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yankee doesn't manage to clinch there - Fauber circles away.
Yankee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yankee. That's going to slow Fauber down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horrible takedown by Fauber or perhaps it was just good defense by Yankee which made him look bad.
Yankee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Yankee.
Fauber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fauber fails to pull guard.
Jim Yankee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Battaile Fauber.
Yankee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yankee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fauber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yankee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yankee working Fauber over with knees to the body.
Yankee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fauber's defenses.
Yankee scores with a knee to the head.
Yankee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yankee landing knees to the body.
Fauber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fauber takes an elbow to the temple.
Yankee just leaning against Fauber, taking a breather.
Yankee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fauber looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stalling the fight.
Fauber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fauber misses with an elbow over the top.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fauber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yankee manages to break the clinch.
Yankee throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yankee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fauber throws a jab but it's blocked by Yankee.
Yankee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fauber's calf.
Yankee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yankee thumps Fauber with a low kick.
Yankee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yankee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yankee lands a head kick!
Fauber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yankee moves into range and clinches up with Fauber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fauber misses with an elbow strike.
Yankee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fauber's efforts to push away.
Yankee with a knee to the head.
It looks like Battaile Fauber has been cut.
Yankee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yankee breaks from the clinch.
Fauber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yankee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yankee connects with a solid leg kick.
Yankee cracks the inside of Fauber's front leg.
Fauber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yankee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yankee keeps Fauber at a distance using the push kick.
Yankee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fauber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yankee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yankee.
Yankee scores with a spinning back kick!
Fauber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yankee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fauber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yankee can pounce on him.
Yankee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yankee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fauber's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yankee.
Yankee lands with a slapping head kick.
Yankee throws a nice head kick!
Fauber is rocked!
A head kick misses from Yankee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Yankee.
Yankee lands a high kick!
Yankee lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Battaile Fauber's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yankee lands a big head kick that sends Fauber tumbling to the mat! Yankee takes a step backwards and waves Fauber back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fauber is still on wobbly legs! Can Yankee finish him?
Jim Yankee is winning the standup battle so far.
Yankee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yankee, right into the meat.
Yankee rushes Fauber and presses him up against the cage.
Fauber seems to have recovered his senses.
Fauber throws a head punch that misses.
Yankee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fauber's efforts to push away.
Fauber swings wildly with an uppercut but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yankee stalls.
Yankee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yankee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yankee stalling the fight.
Yankee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fauber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yankee.
Yankee breaks the clinch.
Fauber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fauber is breathing heavily.
Yankee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Yankee.
Yankee clinches up with Fauber and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fauber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fauber showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yankee controlling the position for now.
Fauber seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yankee trying to hold on to Fauber's head to control him but Fauber postures up.
Yankee tries to roll over but Fauber keeps him under control.
Yankee looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee wants to get back to full guard.
Yankee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fauber wants to pass to mount but Yankee is defending the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Fauber misses.
Yankee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yankee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fauber can do to turn this around?
Fauber misses with a series of wild punches.
Fauber misses with a straight left.
Yankee connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yankee throws a leg kick which misses Fauber's front leg but catches the back leg as Fauber tries to avoid it.
Yankee lands with a kick to the temple. Fauber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fauber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yankee counters with a low kick, right behind Fauber 's knee.
Yankee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fauber if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Yankee.
A head kick from Yankee lands but Fauber takes it in his stride.
Yankee tries a head kick but it misses.
Fauber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Yankee lands but Fauber takes it in his stride.
Yankee feints and then cracks Fauber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fauber down.
Battaile Fauber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yankee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fauber if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fauber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yankee. Yankee obviously looking to wear him down.
Yankee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fauber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yankee throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick from Yankee lands but Fauber takes it in his stride.
Yankee throws a head kick that Fauber semi-blocks.
Fauber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yankee.
Fauber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jim Yankee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yankee scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Yankee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yankee. Fauber shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Battaile Fauber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yankee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yankee misses with a head kick.
Yankee scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yankee.
Yankee throws a head kick but Fauber moves out of range.
Fauber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yankee thows a body kick. Fauber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yankee has managed to clinch.
Yankee lands a damaging elbow.
Yankee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fauber's defenses.
Yankee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yankee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fauber, pushing him back against the cage.
Fauber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yankee lands an elbow inside that Fauber shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yankee lands a nice elbow.
Yankee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fauber letting Yankee take a breather here.
Yankee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yankee cracks the inside of Fauber's front leg.
Yankee throws a sloppy head kick and Fauber moves out of range easily.
Yankee lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yankee.
Yankee clinches.
Yankee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yankee lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Yankee.
Fauber wants to get back to striking at distance but Yankee won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fauber is defended easily by Yankee.
Yankee is looking to slow Fauber down with leg kicks.
Yankee misses with a head kick.
Fauber fails with the takedown
and Yankee counters with a body kick.
Yankee throws a nice head kick!
Crunch! Yankee slams his shin into Fauber's torso.
Yankee has closed the distance and engaged Fauber in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fauber working hard to break the clinch.
Yankee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yankee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yankee lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee working Fauber over with knees to the body.
Yankee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fauber's defenses.
Battaile Fauber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yankee lands a knee to the head.
Yankee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fauber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yankee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fauber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yankee connects with a knee to the head.
Fauber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yankee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yankee effectively controlling the action here.
Fauber takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yankee connects with a knee to the head.
Yankee lands a good knee to the midsection. Fauber won't want to take too many of those.
Yankee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yankee tries a knee to the head but Fauber blocks it.
Yankee blocks an uppercut.
Fauber tries to break the clinch but Yankee is controlling the position.
Yankee breaks from the clinch.
Yankee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fauber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fauber blocks a head kick by Yankee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yankee.
Yankee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yankee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fauber.
Fauber looks for a takedown but Yankee sprawls well.
Jim Yankee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Battaile Fauber.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yankee.
Jim Yankee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fauber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yankee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yankee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fauber.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yankee lands with a nice body kick.
Yankee scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Yankee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yankee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Yankee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahkmed Ufalopolaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ufalopolaus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shabnami Soraya - Az Kudumi Safar. Steele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock You Like A Hurricane. Ahkmed Ufalopolaus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele misses with a hook. Ufalopolaus ducked under it nicely.
Ufalopolaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ufalopolaus scores with a jab to the body.
Ufalopolaus blocks a head kick by Steele.
Ufalopolaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ufalopolaus feints and as Steele raises his hands in defense, Ufalopolaus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Ufalopolaus from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufalopolaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ufalopolaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ufalopolaus throws a big right hand that misses.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ufalopolaus connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
Ufalopolaus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steele gets full guard.
Steele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ufalopolaus!
Steele trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ufalopolaus wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Ufalopolaus is desperately trying to improve his position but Steele has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steele goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ufalopolaus turns into him and now he's in Steele's guard.
Ufalopolaus is working Steele over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ufalopolaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ufalopolaus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ufalopolaus off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steele's guard. Nice work there by Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes from guard but Steele blocks nicely.
Ufalopolaus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steele dives on top into guard.
Steele advances to half guard.
Ufalopolaus gets back to full guard.
Steele preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele pushes down on Ufalopolaus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele controlling the action here.
Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Steele is trying to control the action in half guard but Ufalopolaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele with the ground and pound but Ufalopolaus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ufalopolaus trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Ufalopolaus wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Ufalopolaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
A punch combination from Ufalopolaus misses.
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Ufalopolaus in a clinch.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ufalopolaus is defending well for now.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ufalopolaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ufalopolaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Ufalopolaus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steele uses from the top position.
Ufalopolaus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele won't allow Ufalopolaus to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is looking for a triangle but Steele pushes his legs off easily.
Ufalopolaus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ufalopolaus is keeping the position for now.
Steele trying to control but Ufalopolaus is working from the bottom.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ufalopolaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Ufalopolaus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steele puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steele seems to be looking for submissions.
Steele is keen to just control but Ufalopolaus is a slippery customer.
Steele passes to full mount!
Ufalopolaus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ufalopolaus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Ufalopolaus won't allow Steele to pass to mount.
Ufalopolaus is pressing down on Steele's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steele pushes down on Ufalopolaus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steele prevents Ufalopolaus from improving his position.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Ufalopolaus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele controlling his opponent.
Ufalopolaus is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zacharia Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steele throws the kick towards the body but Ufalopolaus avoids it.
Steele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ufalopolaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufalopolaus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ufalopolaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele throws a combination. Ufalopolaus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ufalopolaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ufalopolaus throws a body kick that misses.
Steele tries to clinch there but Ufalopolaus circles away.
Ufalopolaus looks for a takedown but Steele sprawls well.
Ufalopolaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ufalopolaus misses with a low kick.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Ufalopolaus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Ufalopolaus.
Ufalopolaus throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus misses the jab.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ufalopolaus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ufalopolaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steele regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ufalopolaus.
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ufalopolaus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ufalopolaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ufalopolaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Ufalopolaus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ufalopolaus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ufalopolaus is looking to advance position but Steele won't allow it.
Steele works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ufalopolaus trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ufalopolaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Ufalopolaus advances to half guard.
Steele wants to control but Ufalopolaus is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ufalopolaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ufalopolaus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ufalopolaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ufalopolaus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ufalopolaus working the ground and pound but Steele is defending the strikes.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ufalopolaus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ufalopolaus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ufalopolaus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ufalopolaus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steele managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ufalopolaus.
Steele regains half guard, as Ufalopolaus was trying to land strikes.
Steele gets back to full guard.
Ufalopolaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Ufalopolaus pushes him off.
Steele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ufalopolaus is out of range.
Zacharia Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ufalopolaus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ufalopolaus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ufalopolaus's face.
It looks like Ahkmed Ufalopolaus has been cut.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Ufalopolaus shrugs off.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ufalopolaus breaks the clinch.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ufalopolaus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Ufalopolaus moves out of range easily.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele moves into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Ufalopolaus tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Ufalopolaus drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Ufalopolaus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele with a knee to the head.
Ufalopolaus is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ufalopolauss head.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ufalopolaus looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ufalopolaus.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Ufalopolaus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ufalopolaus has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ufalopolaus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahkmed Ufalopolaus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Ufalopolaus just leaning against Steele, taking a breather.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Ufalopolaus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Ufalopolaus avoids the damage to the body.
Ufalopolaus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ufalopolaus tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Ufalopolaus drops back down to his feet.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Ufalopolaus blocks with his arms.
Ufalopolaus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steele up against the cage.
Ufalopolaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus controlling the action here for a moment.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Ufalopolaus jumps guard and drags Steele to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ufalopolaus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ufalopolaus has his foot on Steele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steele works his way back into a safe position though.
Ufalopolaus is trying to keep Steele in close.
Ufalopolaus looking for subs off his back but Steele has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ufalopolaus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control here.
Steele trying to pass the guard but Ufalopolaus defending well.
Ufalopolaus is refusing to be controlled, as Steele sits in half guard.
Ufalopolaus manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ahkmed Ufalopolaus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Ufalopolaus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ufalopolaus.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steele.
Ufalopolaus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ufalopolaus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steele darts in trying to clinch
and Ufalopolaus counters with a left to the body.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ufalopolaus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ufalopolaus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steele controls the pace.
Ufalopolaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steele is desperately trying to improve his position but Ufalopolaus has a good base and remains in mount.
Steele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steele tries to get to full guard but Ufalopolaus has control of the leg.
Steele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steele.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufalopolaus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to sweep here but Ufalopolaus controlling him for the moment.
Ufalopolaus wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Ufalopolaus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ufalopolaus postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Ufalopolaus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to keep Ufalopolaus in close.
Steele wants to sweep here but Ufalopolaus controlling him for the moment.
Ufalopolaus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ufalopolaus throwing strikes but missing.
Ufalopolaus postures up.
Ufalopolaus thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ufalopolaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufalopolaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Ufalopolaus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ufalopolaus moves out of range as Steele strikes.
Ufalopolaus takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Ufalopolaus is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ufalopolaus swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele is looking to clinch but Ufalopolaus is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
Ufalopolaus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufalopolaus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ufalopolaus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steele sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ufalopolaus swings around for an armbar but Steele sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ufalopolaus's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zacharia Steele.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahkmed Ufalopolaus!
Ahkmed Ufalopolaus is the new welterweight champion!
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